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Immigration: Selected Opinions of Judge Samuel Alito (open access)

Immigration: Selected Opinions of Judge Samuel Alito

This report discusses notable majority and dissenting opinions written by Judge Alito relating to immigration.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Garcia, Michael John
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Student Aid Need Analysis System: Background, Description, and Legislative Action (open access)

Federal Student Aid Need Analysis System: Background, Description, and Legislative Action

A federal need analysis system underlies the annual allocation of billions of dollars (more than $73 billion in FY2005) in student financial aid supported by Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) (P.L. 89-329, as amended). The system has regularly been characterized by many as too complex, creating a barrier for students seeking financial assistance, especially low-income students. This report provides an overview of the federal need analysis system, including a discussion of recent legislative changes and proposals.
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Mercer, Charmaine
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
HIV/AIDS International Programs: Appropriations, FY2003-FY2006 (open access)

HIV/AIDS International Programs: Appropriations, FY2003-FY2006

This report briefly discusses appropriations for international HIV/AIDS programs. FY2006 Appropriations for Foreign Operations (P.L. 109-102), Labor/HHS/Education (H.Rept. 109-300), Defense, and Agriculture (P.L. 109-97) provide more than $3.4 billion for international HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria initiatives. The largest portion of the funds is provided through P.L. 109-102, which directs more than $2.8 billion to fighting the three diseases.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force (open access)

Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force

The increased presence of foreign students in graduate science and engineering programs and in the scientific workforce has been and continues to be of concern to some in the scientific community. Enrollment of U.S. citizens in graduate science and engineering programs has not kept pace with that of foreign students in those programs. In addition to the number of foreign students in graduate science and engineering programs, a significant number of university faculty in the scientific disciplines are foreign, and foreign doctorates are employed in large numbers by industry. This report examines these issues and discusses their policy implications.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Matthews, Christine M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NATO and the European Union (open access)

NATO and the European Union

Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2006 Appropriations (open access)

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2006 Appropriations

The annual consideration of appropriations bills (regular, continuing, and supplemental) by Congress is part of a complex set of budget processes that also encompasses the consideration of budget resolutions, revenue and debt limit legislation, other spending measures, and reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies. It summarizes the status of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant.
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Vincent, Carol H. & Boren, Susan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2006 Supplemental Appropriations: Iraq and Other International Activities; Additional Hurricane Katrina Relief (open access)

FY2006 Supplemental Appropriations: Iraq and Other International Activities; Additional Hurricane Katrina Relief

This report discusses the two separate FY2006 supplemental appropriations requests submitted on February 16, 2006. The first, totaling $72.4 billion, would fund ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan ($67.9 billion), non-DOD intelligence operations ($0.3 billion), State Department operations in Iraq and various foreign aid programs, including additional assistance for Iraq ($4.2 billion), and other counter-terrorism funding for other agencies ($12 million). The other supplemental would provide $19.8 billion for recovery and reconstruction activities in hurricane affected Gulf Coast areas. Thus, Congress is to consider during the early months of 2006 a combined spending proposal of $92.2 billion.
Date: March 3, 2006
Creator: Irwin, Paul M. & Nowels, Larry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues (open access)

Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues

This report provides background and discussion of policy issues relating to U.S. ethanol production, especially ethanol made from corn. It discusses U.S. fuel ethanol consumption both as a gasoline blending component and as an alternative to gasoline. The report discusses various costs and benefits of ethanol, including fuel costs, pollutant emissions, and energy consumption. It also outlines key areas of congressional debate on policies beneficial to the ethanol industry.
Date: March 3, 2006
Creator: Yacobucci, Brent D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farmers' Markets: The USDA Role (open access)

Farmers' Markets: The USDA Role

This report discusses federal programs aimed at promoting farmers’ markets. Policy issues include the extent to which the programs contribute to the markets’ success, and the need if any for additional governmental support.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fatah and Hamas: the New Palestinian Factional Reality (open access)

Fatah and Hamas: the New Palestinian Factional Reality

For the first time in its history, the Palestinian parliament is set to be led by Hamas, which the United States and European Union have designated a foreign terrorist organization. Although some lauded the generally free and fair election in January 2006, others criticized the outcome and accused Hamas of “hijacking” democracy. This report provides an overview of the new political realities in the West Bank and Gaza after the election, the challenges Fatah and Hamas face, and possible implications for U.S. policy.
Date: March 3, 2006
Creator: Pina, Aaron D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FEMA's Flood Hazard Map Modernization Initiative (open access)

FEMA's Flood Hazard Map Modernization Initiative

This report discusses the the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which required the Flood Insurance Administration in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to produce countywide “Flood Insurance Rate Maps,” or FIRMs, to set federal flood insurance premiums based on flood risk.
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Morrissey, Wayne A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
India's Nuclear Separation Plan: Issues and Views (open access)

India's Nuclear Separation Plan: Issues and Views

This report provides background on India’s nuclear fuel cycle, a discussion of various issues involved in separating civilian and military nuclear facilities and potential concerns for Congress as it considers whether the United States has adequate assurances that its nuclear cooperation does not assist, encourage, or induce India’s nuclear weapons development, production, or proliferation.
Date: March 3, 2006
Creator: Squassoni, Sharon
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Recital: 2006-02-03 - John Norine, Jr., (Doctoral) and Amy Wilson (Master's), conductor

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Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree and the Master of Music in Performance (MM) degree
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Norine, John, Jr. & Wilson, Amy
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Doctoral Recital: 2006-04-03 – Logan Place, trumpet

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree
Date: April 3, 2006
Creator: Place, Logan
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students and parents stand in line]

Parents and students that are part of the Dallas Independent School District stand in line.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students and parents stand in line at back to school fair]

Students and parents wait in line at a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students have their eyes checked]

Students have their eyes checked at a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Children have their hair cut at a back to school fair]

Children have their hair cut during a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[School supplies are handed out at a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas]

School supplies are handed out to a family during a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students and Parents Wait in a Long Line at a Back to School Fair]

Photograph of parents and children waiting in a long line during a back to school fair. There are three children and two adults in the foreground.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Parent holds child during a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas]

A parent holds his child during a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Parents and Students Wait in Line at a Back to School Fair]

Portrait of parents and students waiting in line at a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas. They are wearing different colored clothing, and shielding their faces as if the sun was shining on them
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Family Enjoys Their Time at a Back to School Fair in Dallas, Texas]

Photograph of members of a family enjoying their time at a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas. There are three people in the foreground: an older woman in red, a young boy in yellow, and a young girl in pink.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students have their eyes checked at a back to school fair]

Students have their eyes checked during a back to school fair in Dallas, Texas.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library